by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #152 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 152 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 6 of 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 144 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 193 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
The visual & performing arts field at Illinois breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 119 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 62 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 60 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 35 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 193 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Illinois ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois earn a median of $36,921 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $20,876 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
Read more about Illinois tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 64 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 35 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
